2005 Dodge Charger vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Charger and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 241 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Charger (529 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (279 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Charger | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Charger | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1587 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |
